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Circle Markets

6.3/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
4/10WinnerRegulation3/10
4/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Circle Markets wins this category
FeatureCircle MarketsGDMFX
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Unregulated
Founded20072012
CountryNew ZealandAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and GDMFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while GDMFX does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; GDMFX does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureCircle MarketsGDMFX
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while GDMFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. GDMFX supports social and copy trading features, which Circle Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCircle MarketsGDMFX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and GDMFX compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; GDMFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; GDMFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

Circle Markets wins this category
FeatureCircle MarketsGDMFX
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Circle Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while GDMFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCircle MarketsGDMFX
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Circle Markets and GDMFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCircle MarketsGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese